Democratic governors have some advice for the unpopular president Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News(PHOENIX) -- Ground-breaking events. Presentations of preposterously oversized checks. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies -- especially ribbon cuttings.Increasing the in-your-face representations of things like a new battery manufacturing plant opening or the beginning of bridge construction -- the fruits of the Inflation Reduction Act, the bipartisan infrastructure... Read More.
Why Brandon Presley thinks he could pull off an upset win in the Mississippi governor’s race Tuesday, November 7 by ABC News(JACKSON, Miss.) -- Third-generation pitmaster Brian Jackson knows a few things for certain.He knows how to perfectly smoke fall-off-the bone ribs, the kind that are famous state-wide, slicked just so with his grandmother's proprietary special sauce. And he knows that he is all-in on... Read More.
Judge temporarily blocks New Mexico governor’s order suspending right to carry firearms in public Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News(SANTA FE, N.M.) -- A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's order suspending the right to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque.The Democratic governor issued last Friday a 30-day suspension of open and concealed carry... Read More.
Iowa House, Senate pass six-week abortion ban, sending bill to governor’s desk Wednesday, July 12 by ABC News(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- The Iowa Legislature on Tuesday night passed legislation that would restrict abortion, now sending the bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds after 14 hours of committee meetings and testimony from the public.Lawmakers kicked off a special session Tuesday morning with the... Read More.
Three Democratic governors are raising their profiles, which could chart paths to White House: Experts Friday, June 23 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announced the start last week of a political group to boost President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and elevate other Democrats, she raised her own standing, too -- and drew the spotlight back to her and two... Read More.
South Carolina six-week abortion ban heads to governor’s desk for approval Thursday, May 25 by ABC News(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- South Carolina's state Senate has passed a six-week abortion ban, sending the bill to the governor's desk where it is expected to be signed into law.South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a previous so-called "heartbeat ban" into law in 2021, but... Read More.
North Carolina Legislature overrides governor’s veto of abortion ban Wednesday, May 17 by ABC News(RALEIGH, N.C.) -- The North Carolina Legislature voted Tuesday night to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a 12-week abortion ban.Republican lawmakers passed the bill along party lines last week, which reduced the state's ban on abortion from 20 weeks to the end of... Read More.
Democratic lieutenant governors mobilize cash as early backers of Biden-Harris ticket Monday, April 24 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- An eager bench of Democrats will spend heavily to stake out positions as early supporters of President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign ahead of his expected announcement, which could come as soon as this week.On Monday, a national Democratic committee tasked with electing... Read More.
City of St. Marys recognized with the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence Friday, April 14 by Louise BennettST. MARYS – The City of St. Marys has been honored with the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence.The Elk County city received the award Wednesday in recognition of its “My St. Marys” app.The state Department of Community and Economic Development said the development... Read More.
More Democratic governors stockpile abortion drugs as legal dispute escalates Monday, April 10 by ABC News(BOSTON) -- Democratic governors from at least three states -- Massachusetts, California and Washington -- have announced they've begun stockpiling abortion medications, ahead of a court-ordered injunction that could pull the drug from the market as early as Friday.It's a dramatic escalation in the fight... Read More.
